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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla LIBERALITAS AVGG VIET V S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 22.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-212 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, seated left platform right; in front, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; on steps of platform, citizen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG VIET V S C
Translation:
Liberalitas augustorum Quinta. Senatus Consultum.
The fifth liberality of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which represents the idea of "liberality" or generosity, and was a concept highly valued in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design highlights the importance of this virtue in Roman society, and serves as a reminder of the role that the Roman Empire played in promoting cultural values and ideals.
